Black & Decker GTC1850L User manual
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- Power hedge trimmers
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- User manual
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GTC1445L
GTC1845L
GTC1850L
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(Original instructions)
Intended use
Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer has been designed for
trimming hedges, shrubs and brambles. This tool is intended
for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
General power tool safety warnings
@Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless)
power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Battery tool use and care
a.
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
another battery pack.
b. designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
6. Service
a.
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional power tool safety warnings
@Warning! Additional safety warnings for hedge
trimmers
u Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention
while operating the tool can result in serious personal
injury.
u Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
u Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
u The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
The use of any accessory or attachment or performance
of any operation with this tool other than those recom-
mended in this instruction manual can present a risk of
personal injury and/or damage to property.
u Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front handle,
switch or the trigger switch unless the battery has been
removed.
u If you have not used a hedge trimmer before, preferably
seek practical instruction by an experienced user in addi-
tion to studying this manual.
u Never touch the blades while the tool is running.
u Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill.
u Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a
complete standstill.
u Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do not
use the tool when the blades are damaged.
u Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)
when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any such
object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any
damage.
u Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately
switch it off and remove the battery then check for any
damage.
u If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove the
battery before attempting to remove any obstructions.
u After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the
blades. Store the tool, making sure that the blade is not
exposed.
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tool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with
u Never allow children to use the tool.
u Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher sides of
a hedge.
u Always hold the tool with both hands and by the handles
provided.
b. Power to the tool should always be supplied via
residual current device with a rated residual current of
30mA or less.
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Safety of others
u This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
u Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or ac-
cessories.
u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular
breaks.
u Impairment of hearing.
u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical
data and the declaration of conformity have been measured
in accordance with a standard test method provided by
EN 60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with
another. The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of
the power tool can differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may
increase above the level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration
exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the
way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Electrical safety
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
u Never attempt to open for any reason.
u Do not expose the battery to water.
u Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40 °C.
u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
40 °C.
u Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
pDo not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
u Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the bat-
tery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
u Have defective cords replaced immediately.
u Do not expose the charger to water.
u Do not open the charger.
u Do not probe the charger.
:Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
OWear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this tool.
NWear ear protection when operating this tool.
RDo not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
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Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from the tool.
Keep bystanders away.
$The charger is intended for indoor use only.
+Read the instruction manual before use.
#Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Trigger switch
2. Front handle bail arm
3. Front handle
4. Lock-off button
5. Guard
6. Blade
Fig. A
7. Battery
8. Charger
9. Charge indicator
10. Battery release button
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
over the blades.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
u To remove the battery, push the release button (10) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
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done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 0 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
u To charge the battery (7), insert it into the charger (8).
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
u Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
(slowly).
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (9) lights
green continuously. The charger and the battery can be left
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sionally tops off the battery charge. The charging indicator (9)
will be lit as long as the battery is connected to the plugged-in
charger.
u Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
pack fresh and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the
follows:
u Re-insert the battery (7).
u
rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.
u If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original
battery is defective and should be returned to a service
centre for recycling.
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NOTE: Battery and charger not included when tool sold as
bare unit
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u If the new battery gives the same indication as the original
battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
Switching on and off
Note: For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double
switching system. This system prevents starting the tool
inadvertently and will only allow operation while holding the
tool with both hands.
u Take hold of the front handle (3) with one hand so that the
front handle bail arm (2) is pushed into the body of the
front handle.
u Pull the lock-off button (4) backwards using your thumb
and at the same time squeeze the trigger switch (1) to
start the tool.
u Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
u Release the handle switch (2) or the trigger switch (1).
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use
u Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the tool
(up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips
the blades to cut more effectively. Hold the tool at the de-
sired angle and move it steadily along the line of cut. The
double-sided blade allows you to cut in either direction.
u In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
u
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
u Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
u Regularly oil the blades.
Guidelines for trimming (UK & Ireland)
u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
every year) in June and October.
u Trim evergreens in April and August.
u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from May until October.
Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
every year) in December and March.
u Trim evergreens in September and February.
u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from October until March.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to
high quality standards and designed to enhance the perform-
ance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your tool.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
u After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
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ing.
Guidelines for trimming
u Safely dispose of the old plug.
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
ZSeparate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail-
able for separate collection.
zSeparate collection of used products and packag-
ing allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com
Batteries
ZAt the end of their useful life, discard batteries with
due care for our environment:
u Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the
tool.
u NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Place
the battery(s) in a suitable packaging to ensure that the
terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to any
authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.
u Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
u
in a risk of personal injury or an Explosion.
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Level of sound pressure according to EN 60745:
Sound pressure (LpA) 73.8 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3.89 dB(A)
Sound power (LWA) 93.8 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3.89 dB(A)
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) according to EN 60745:
Vibration emission value (ah, D) 2.1 m/s2, uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s2
Technical data
GTC1445L
(H1)
GTC1850L
(H1)
GTC1845L
(H1)
Voltage VDC
VAC
14.4 18 18
Blade strokes
(no load) min-1
1200 1300 1300
Blade length
cm
45 50 45
Blade gap
mm 18 18 18
Blade brake time s
<1 <1 <1
Weight
kg 2.4 2.6 2.6
90623445 04/2015
Australia & New Zealand
Stanley Black & Decker
www.blackanddecker.com.au
www.blackanddecker.co.nz
Tel.1800 338 002 (Aust) or Tel. 0800 339 258 (NZ)
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